Sunday in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'sunday' is 'domingo', pronounced doh-MEEN-goh (IPA: /doˈminɡo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: domingos).
Pronunciation: doh-MEEN-goh
| Spanish | domingo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | doh-MEEN-goh · /doˈminɡo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | domingos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'domingo'
- Hoy es domingo.
Today is Sunday. - ¿Qué haces los domingos?
What do you do on Sundays? - El domingo vamos a comer a casa de mi tía.
On Sunday we are going to eat at my aunt's house. - Los domingos por la mañana mi papá prepara el desayuno y toda la familia come junta.
On Sunday mornings my dad makes breakfast and the whole family eats together.
Common Phrases with 'domingo'
- el domingo
on Sunday - los domingos
on Sundays - Domingo de Pascua
Easter Sunday
How to Use 'domingo'
Domingo is lowercase and masculine, and like sábado it has a regular plural: los domingos. In Spanish-speaking countries calendars start the week on Monday, so domingo appears last. 'On Sunday' is el domingo, with the article.
Regional note: Sunday family lunch (la comida del domingo) is a strong tradition in Spain and Latin America.
Talking About Sunday in Spanish: Plans, Dates and Abbreviations
- este domingo
this Sunday - el próximo domingo / el domingo que viene
next Sunday - el domingo pasado
last Sunday - todos los domingos
every Sunday - el domingo por la mañana / por la tarde / por la noche
Sunday morning / afternoon / night - el domingo 18 de octubre
Sunday, October 18 - los domingos no trabajo
I don’t work on Sundays - ¡Hasta el domingo!
See you on Sunday!
In dates, the weekday goes first with no comma, all in lowercase: el domingo 18 de octubre. The standard abbreviation is dom., and on Spanish calendars Sunday is the last column, D. Domingo comes from the Latin dies dominicus (the Lord’s day), which is also why Domingo is a man’s name and the root of Santo Domingo. A dressy outfit is sometimes called la ropa de domingo (your Sunday best).
All Seven Days of the Week in Spanish
| Monday | lunes (LOO-nehs) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | martes (MAR-tehs) |
| Wednesday | miércoles (mee-EHR-koh-lehs) |
| Thursday | jueves (HWEH-behs) |
| Friday | viernes (bee-EHR-nehs) |
| Saturday | sábado (SAH-bah-doh) |
| Sunday | domingo (doh-MEEN-goh) |
Remember: Spanish days are never capitalised, and the week starts on lunes, not Sunday. For the accent rules, the plurals and the phrases you need to make plans, see our full guide to the days of the week in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Sunday' in Spanish is 'domingo', pronounced doh-MEEN-goh.
It is spelled d-o-m-i-n-g-o.
'Domingo' is masculine: you say 'el domingo'.
The plural of 'domingo' is 'domingos'.
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